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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,950 cc

G8 DKMMOT history

G8 DKM is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 57,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

G8 DKM green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
57,435 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

G8 DKM was last recorded at 57,435 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,370 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,435 miles
  • 2025 – 57,370 miles
  • 2024 – 56,270 miles
  • 2019 – 52,893 miles
  • 2018 – 47,318 miles
  • 2017 – 46,617 miles
  • 2016 – 45,233 miles
  • 2015 – 39,577 miles
  • 2014 – 35,319 miles
  • 2013 – 31,719 miles
  • 2012 – 26,886 miles
  • 2011 – 23,027 miles
  • 2010 – 22,491 miles
  • 2009 – 20,240 miles
  • 2008 – 18,944 miles
  • 2006 – 17,181 miles
  • 2005 – 15,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,435 miles
  • DangerousRear body step hanging down risk of grounding
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all flexi pipe ferrules both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected cone corroded on spring saddle (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody chassis very flackey from corrosion

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front xmember corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,435 miles (+65)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,435 miles
    Test number
    718770254612
    • DangerousRear body step hanging down risk of grounding
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all flexi pipe ferrules both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected cone corroded on spring saddle (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody chassis very flackey from corrosion

  2. Pass57,370 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    861072294502
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody chasiss and suspension suffering fromflakey corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    848257851684
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody chassis flakey from corrosion

  4. Pass56,270 miles (+28)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    536301952158
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have light standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody chassis and suspension components suffering from flakey corrosion

  5. Fail56,242 miles (+3,349)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    130202313867
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis suspension steering components brakes and brake pipes all very scabby/flakey

  6. Pass52,893 miles (+350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,893 miles
    Test number
    441372323287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront xmember corroded.

  7. Fail52,543 miles (+5,225)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,543 miles
    Test number
    911461875301
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront xmember corroded.

  8. Pass47,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    665590515570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail47,318 miles (+701)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,318 miles
    Test number
    468176054470
    • DangerousRear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass46,617 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    626888772707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,233 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    382844714478
    • AdvisoryCannot see pad life

  12. Fail45,218 miles (+5,641)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,218 miles
    Test number
    691705259585
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe into o/s rear hose rusted replace (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCannot see pad life

  13. Pass39,577 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    918832075078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCannot see brake pad life.cannot see brake pipes on top of chassis beams.

  14. Fail39,575 miles (+4,256)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,575 miles
    Test number
    299132575054
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCannot see brake pad life.cannot see brake pipes on top of chassis beams.

  15. Pass35,319 miles (+3,600)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,319 miles
    Test number
    227252074087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased,cannot see brake pad life.

  16. Pass31,719 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    636015833058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased,cannot see brake pad life.

  17. Fail31,719 miles (+4,833)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,719 miles
    Test number
    896095433001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes have been greased,cannot see brake pad life.

  18. Pass26,886 miles (+3,859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    817044722025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCannot see brake pad life,n/s wiper blade poor.

  19. Pass23,027 miles (+536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,027 miles
    Test number
    698319611080
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass22,491 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,491 miles
    Test number
    411521410047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass20,240 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,240 miles
    Test number
    234502509053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,944 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    733413008090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,181 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    544387046315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    15,440 miles
    Test number
    952989745358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DKM

Does G8 DKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G8 DKM expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G8 DKM?
The MOT on G8 DKM expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G8 DKM done?
G8 DKM was recorded at 57,435 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has G8 DKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DKM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on G8 DKM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on G8 DKM find?
G8 DKM failed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear body step hanging down risk of grounding; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all flexi pipe ferrules both sides, and 10 more.

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